Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the biceps, using an E-Z curl bar.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band
- Attach a band to each end of the bar. Take the bar, placing a foot on the middle of the band. Stand upright with a narrow, supinated grip on the EZ bar. The elbows should be close to the torso. This will be your starting position.
- While keeping the upper arms in place, flex the elbows to execute the curl. Exhale as the weight is lifted.
- Continue the movement until your biceps are fully contracted and the bar is at shoulder level. Hold the contracted position for a second and squeeze the biceps hard.
- Slowly begin to bring the bar back to starting position as your breathe in.
- Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do close-grip ez-bar curl with band work?
Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band primarily works the biceps. The forearms assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for close-grip ez-bar curl with band?
Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band uses e-z curl bar.
Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Close-Grip EZ-Bar Curl with Band is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of close-grip ez-bar curl with band?
Close-Grip EZ Bar Curl, Lying Close-Grip Bar Curl On High Pulley, EZ-Bar Curl train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my close-grip ez-bar curl with band reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; close-grip ez-bar curl with band can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
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